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HB 497 Floor Consideration

Penal institutions; inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; provide

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide that an inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 18, 2025
Last action
Feb 20, 2025 — House Second Readers
Session
2025_26
Momentum
47 · Moderate